Packers’ winning drive vs. Giants impresses McCarthy

The Green Bay Packers haven’t had too many close calls this season. But when one came up, the team executed its offense with its routine efficiency.
NFL.com

Manning greeted with well wishes from ‘classy’ Patriots fans

Peyton Manning hasn’t always been welcome in Foxborough. So imagine the Colts QB’s surprise when he heard lots of compliments and well wishes from the Patriots faithful Sunday.
NFL.com

Bucs QB Johnson one of many mesmerized by Newton’s talent

Cam Newton is having one of the great rookie years in league history. It has a lot of people transfixed by the 22-year-old Panthers quarterback, including Newton’s counterpart on Sunday in Tampa.
NFL.com

Debating Tiger’s victory in detail

Monday Four-Ball: Now that Tiger’s year is done, what’s in store for 2012?
ESPN.com – GOLF

Texans keep the good times rolling with QB No. 3

Houston refuses to let a little thing like losing its best defensive player, best offensive player and top two QBs put a damper on its Super Bowl dreams, Jeff Darlington writes.
NFL.com

Lions DT Fairley’s hot start vs. Saints derailed by foot injury

Facing their first of two games without All-Pro defensive Ndamukong Suh, the Lions desperately needed Nick Fairley to make up for the lack of muscle in the trenches Sunday night. The rookie defensive tackle, however, saw his best game of the season cut short with a foot injury.
NFL.com

Johnson runs Titans past Bills and into thick of AFC playoff race

Chris Johnson
rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Titans to a
23-17 win over the slumping Bills.
NFL.com

Palko rebounds to guide Chiefs to win over Bears, who lose RB Forte

Tyler Palko shook off two miserable starts and threw for 157 yards and a touchdown even though he was briefly lifted for Kyle Orton, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat Chicago 10-3 Sunday on a day when the Bears lost Matt Forte to a sprained right knee.
NFL.com

Broncos’ Tebow wouldn’t be such a surprising pick for Pro Bowl

Despite his mediocre passing numbers, Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is a strong candidate to play for the AFC’s Pro Bowl team in Hawaii this season, Elliot Harrison writes.
NFL.com

Garrard wishes he could’ve made things right for Del Rio, Jags

David Garrard was sad to hear the news of Jack Del Rio’s firing Tuesday. The former Jaguars quarterback only wishes he could have been there to help the team and his ex-coach.
NFL.com

Bengals make decision to pull healthy Dalton late in blowout loss

Bruce Gradkowski relieved Andy Dalton at quarterback for the Bengals during the fourth quarter Sunday in Pittsburgh.
NFL.com

Stephens-Howling, Cardinals end Cowboys’ four-game streak in overtime

LaRod Stephens-Howling caught a short pass from Kevin Kolb and zipped 52
yards for a touchdown in overtime to give the Arizona Cardinals a 19-13 victory Sunday,
snapping the Cowboys’ four-game winning streak.
NFL.com

Career day from Rice propels Ravens past feisty Browns

Ray Rice rushed for a career-high 204 yards, breaking loose on a game-changing 67-yarder in the third quarter, and the Ravens kept pace with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North by pounding Cleveland 24-10 on Sunday.
NFL.com

Bears reportedly interested in McNabb; good or bad?

With quarterback Caleb Hanie’s latest performance vs. the Chiefs doing little to inspire confidence, are the Bears now considering Donovan McNabb? They just might be.
NFL.com

Rodgers, Packers answer Giants’ challenge in final seconds

Aaron Rodgers completed passes of 24, 27 and 18 yards in a lightning-quick
five-play drive to set up a 31-yard field goal by Mason Crosby on the final
play, and the Green Bay Packers remained undefeated with a 38-35 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.
NFL.com

Colts promote rookie McNeill, release Tepper

The winless Indianapolis Colts have promoted
tight end Mike McNeill to the active roster and waived offensive
lineman Mike Tepper.
NFL.com

Harig: Par-5s prove crucial for Tiger Woods

For Tiger Woods, the par-5s giveth and they taketh away. That, more than anything else, is why he trails by a shot heading into the final round at the Chevron, writes ESPN.com’s Bob Harig.
ESPN.com – GOLF

Texans lose LB Cushing to apparent right leg injury vs. Falcons

Texans linebacker Brian Cushing suffered what appeared to be a right knee injury against the Falcons.
NFL.com

Police: Lions’ Suh not impaired during minor car accident

Ndamukong Suh Saturday morning, the 24-year-old Suh crashed his car into a tree in downtown Portland, reported The Oregonian.
NFL.com

League reportedly fines Bills’ Johnson $10K for Burress dance

A person familiar with the NFL’s disciplinary decision has told The Associated Press that Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson has been fined $ 10,000 for his questionable touchdown celebration in a loss to the New York Jets last weekend.
NFL.com

Palko, not newcomer Orton, is Chiefs’ starting QB vs. Bears

Struggling quarterback Tyler Palko is starting for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Chicago Bears on Sunday instead of newcomer Kyle Orton.
NFL.com

Broncos’ Miller inactive vs. Vikings in wake of thumb surgery

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a thumb injury that needed surgery.
NFL.com

Browns RB Hillis active for first time since Week 6

He’s baaaack. Cleveland running back Peyton Hillis was active for the first time since Oct. 16, as the Browns visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
NFL.com

Video: NBA promo ads are out, starting with the Boston Celtics (Yahoo! Sports)

If you’ve schlepped to NBA.com on Friday, you’ve likely noticed familiar faces — actual active NBA players, which haven’t been on the site since July 1. NBA TV is back in the game, too, and soon enough we’ll see all … Continue reading →
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Boston Celtics News

Report: Del Rio worked shorter days before firing by Jags

It seems everyone in the NFL wants a contract extension. But the one Jack Del Rio received in 2008 reportedly led to an attitude change that cost him his job as the Jaguars’ coach.
NFL.com

Bengals WR Simpson flops at making punishment history

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson goes unpunished for flamboyant action.
NFL.com

As Jags reorganize, Rob Ryan reportedly in coaching mix

As the Jaguars look for their next coach after sending Jack Del Rio on his way, could Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan be in the mix? If the Jags are looking to make a splash, then yes.
NFL.com

Ravens stick with training camp at Owings Mills facility

The Baltimore Ravens will move their
training camp to their Owings Mills facility, after the team spent
its first 15 years at McDaniel College in Westminster.
NFL.com

Martz won’t discuss reports he’s interested in two college jobs

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz declined comment on
reports that he’s interested in the head coaching jobs at Arizona
State and UCLA.
NFL.com

Packers’ Rodgers No. 1 in Pro Bowl votes with three weeks left

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, with 961,818 votes, leads all NFL All-Stars in balloting for the 2012 Pro Bowl, NFL.com announced Thursday. 2012 Pro Bowl voting will continue through Monday, Dec. 19, by going to NFL.com/probowl.
NFL.com

Colts’ Manning not ready to put timetable on return to practice

While Colts quarterback Peyton Manning remains unwilling to discuss his future in Indianapolis or the 2012 NFL Draft, Jeff Darlington writes he was more than pleased Friday to disclose some encouraging information about his neck rehab.
NFL.com

Harig: Tiger Woods knows battle only half over

After a 67 on Friday at the Chevron, even Tiger’s peers agree Woods seems to have turned the corner, writes ESPN.com’s Bob Harig.
ESPN.com – GOLF

Texans’ Delhomme fast-tracked for backup role vs. Falcons

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak says Jake
Delhomme will back up rookie T.J. Yates in Sunday’s game against
Atlanta.
NFL.com

Lions assistant Cunningham sees Suh in different light

Don’t bother Gunther Cunningham with the firestorm surrounding Ndamukong Suh. The Lions defensive coordinator wishes the best for his suspended behemoth, but Cunningham’s got a game to prepare for, thank you very much.
NFL.com

Bills backup DT Troup out for season with back injury

Backup defensive tackle Torell Troup became the latest Buffalo Bill to land on season-ending injured reserve.
NFL.com

Chiefs’ Haley reiterates Palko will start but Orton could play

Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley said again Friday that Tyler Palko will start at quarterback Sunday against the Chicago Bears but that Kyle Orton could play as well.
NFL.com

Harvard statheads hope to bring math, logic to Tebow ‘miracles’

A student-run group at Harvard recently conducted a study attempting to figure how it’s possible that Tim Tebow and the Broncos keep winning games. They call it a miracle.
NFL.com

Browns RB Hillis hopes to overcome early-season drama

Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis hopes that a late-season surge will erase the controversy that has defined most of his year so far.
NFL.com

NBA Roundup: Paul nixes possible trade talk to Knicks (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Paul “wouldn’t insult the Hornets” by asking for a trade to the New York Knicks at this time, a source told ESPN The Magazine. Reports of Paul requesting a trade from New Orleans have surfaced recently, and Paul has long been rumored to have his sights set on…
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Boston Celtics [...]

Robiskie latest Jaguars player headed to injured reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed
receiver Brian Robiskie on injured reserve and promoted defensive
tackle Corvey Irvin from the practice squad.
NFL.com

Bengals’ Dalton is Week 12’s top rookie

Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Quarterback Andy Dalton of the Cincinnati Bengals is the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on Nov. 24-28, the NFL announced Friday.
NFL.com

Woman accuses Haley of slap during Thanksgiving game

Former Dallas Cowboys great Charles Haley has
been issued a citation after being accused of slapping a woman on
the buttocks.
NFL.com

Ravens LB Lewis questionable after missing another practice

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis missed his third practice of the week Friday, and he remains questionable for this weekend’s AFC North tussle with the Cleveland Browns.
NFL.com

Bears, Bennett agree to four-year extension through 2015

The Chicago Bears and
receiver Earl Bennett have agreed on a four-year contract extension through
2015.
NFL.com

Be an NFL owner: Packers to sell stock for $250 per share

The Green Bay Packers, the NFL’s only publicly owned team, announced
details Thursday about their first stock sale in 14 years and fifth
in team history. The money will help pay for $ 130 million in
renovations at historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
NFL.com

Colts’ Manning making progress; no timetable for QB’s recovery

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning’s doctor says he is progressing from September neck surgery but is not ready to play yet.
NFL.com

Choi takes three-shot lead on Woods and Stricker at Chevron Challenge

PGA.com News & Events

Texans QB Leinart out for season with fractured collarbone

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak confirmed Monday that quarterback Matt Leinart fractured his collarbone and will need surgery.
NFL.com

Rodgers tells of offbeat encounter with Lions’ Vanden Bosch

While the Packers had very little trouble knocking off Detroit on Thanksgiving, QB Aaron Rodgers left with personal confirmation that Lions DE Kyle Vanden Bosch isn’t playing with a full deck.
NFL.com

Bills’ Wilson likely out Sunday; Kicker Lindell won’t play

Buffalo Bills safety George Wilson
missed his second straight practice due to a neck injury leaving
him unlikely to play against Tennessee on Sunday.
NFL.com

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